3-Minute Guide to Sanyo Chemical

Sanyo Chemical: A Kyoto-born
R&D-driven Performance
Chemical Manufacturer.

In just three minutes,
discover our company’s profile,
history, and philosophy.

Sanyo Chemical in NumbersAll data as of FY2024

Company Scale and Global Reach

The Sanyo Chemical Group operates globally, with business activities mainly in Asia and North America.

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Commitment to Research and Development

Approximately 20% of the Group’s workforce is engaged in R&D. On average, the Group files roughly one patent application per day.

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Since Our Predecessor’s Founding

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118Years
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Dating back to our predecessor, Tada Soap-oleo Works, we have pursued R&D continuously for over a century.

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Approximately 3,000 Products

Built on surfactant-driven interfacial control, we manufacture and sell diverse products that address societal needs.

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Toiletries and Health Care

We contribute to better and healthier lifestyles by providing raw materials for detergents, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and more.

Petroleum and Automotives

We contribute to safer and more comfortable driving, as well as to environmental impact reduction, by providing lubricating oil additives, and more.

Plastics and Textiles

We support a wide range of fields by providing permanent antistatic agents, paint resins, chemicals for carbon fibers, and more.

Information and Electrics/Electronics

We support technological innovation in the digital field by providing electrolytes for aluminum electrolytic capacitors, toner resins, and more.

Environmental Protection,
Construction and Others

We contribute to comfortable living and the advancement of energy-efficient housing by providing raw materials for polyurethane foams used in furniture and heat insulating, and more.

Strengths of the Sanyo Chemical Group

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Interface
Control Technology

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Customer-Oriented Approach

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Culture that Encourages
Challenges

01Interface Control Technology

We have continued to refine cutting-edge interface control technology and have grown from soap to surfactants and petrochemicals. Today, we are providing approximately 3,000 types of performance chemicals.

02Customer-Oriented Approach

We provide optimal solutions through a "NeeSeeds-oriented approach" that combines customer needs with seeds of the unique technologies developed by the Sanyo Chemical Group.

03Culture that Encourages
Challenges

Over our long history, we have created a culture that encourages employees to take on challenges. This spirit is rooted in our efforts to go beyond the boundaries of conventional business.

The History of Sanyo Chemical

Our Future and Growth Potential

01Our Mission

Establishing a better society through our corporate activities

Sanyo Chemical has remained true to its founding mission, providing value to society.

02Business Focus

Contribution to carbon neutrality and improving quality of life

We actively engage in areas that contribute to carbon neutrality and improving quality of life, aiming to establish a better society.

03Driving Force

WakuWaku* feeling among all employees

To advance our business focus, we execute a medium-term management plan and promote “WakuWaku Management” to empower every employee.

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  • The Japanese word which expresses positive, bright, uplifting feeling inspired by inner motivations and/or own wills

04The Future We Aspire to

Enhancing corporate value through sustainable growth

We aim for sustainable growth and medium to long-term enhancement of corporate value, while considering the environment, society, and shareholder returns.

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Upholding our Mission, we will continue to grow strongly, in harmony with society, based on our driving force, towards our business focus.

Innovating beyond the boundaries of chemistry by chemistry, we continue to provide value across diverse fields.